lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
Bridgewest LIDOCAINE INJECTION 1% 200 mg/20 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 49297
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800161156

From
27 Jun 2025
to
31 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative brands are available.
Bridgewest LIDOCAINE INJECTION 1% 50 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 49296
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800161156

From
25 Jun 2025
to
31 Aug 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative brands are available.
Bridgewest LIDOCAINE INJECTION 2% 100 mg/5 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 49293
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Bridgewest Perth Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800161156

From
01 Oct 2025
to
28 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Alternative generic products are available.
2% XYLOCAINE DENTAL WITH ADRENALINE 1:80,000 2.2mL injection cartridge
AUST R: 12024
Active ingredients:
adrenaline (epinephrine) acid tartrate
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Dentsply Sirona Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300552929

From
15 Jan 2025
to
30 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
LIDOCAINE NORIDEM 2% lidocaine (lignocaine) hydrochloride 40 mg/2 mL solution for injection ampoule
AUST R: 375333
Active ingredients:
lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Interpharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
+61299766876

Deletion from market:
01 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability